Gran Canaria
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Positives
- Surf all year
- Heavy bodyboarding slabs
- Swell magnet north coast
- Claimed best weather in the world
Negatives
- Extremely challenging waves
- Challenging locals
- Urchins
- NE onshores
Gran Canaria surf travel guide
The most popular surf spots in Gran Canaria are found in the area of Las Canteras with a variety of beach and reefbreaks, from El Confital to El Lloret. Research by Siracusa University (EEUU) describes Las Palmas de Gran Canaria as the city with the best weather in the world and the northern half of the island displays a sub tropical landscape. Countless spots can be seen along the north shore but many of them are dangerous and have difficult access like the slab reefs around Galdar. This coast is a swell magnet and can pick up small summer swells at beaches like Los Enanos, El Roque and Vagabundos.
Surf spots in Gran Canaria
Research the 33 surf breaks in Gran Canaria and discover what spots suit the current conditions.
Break lowdown
We’ve collated the wave data giving you a unique insight into the 33 breaks in Gran Canaria.
When to go
Surf and weather statistics to help plan your surf trip to Gran Canaria
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Travel Information
General
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- Tourists
- 15,600,000
- Population
- 2,153,000
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Security
Health
Money
- Currency
- European euro (EUR)
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Cost of living
Communication
- Dialing in
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- Dialing out
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- Emergencies
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- Language
- Spanish
Electricity
- Plug Type
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Visas
The Canaries are part of Spain which is a Schengen state and citizens of most EU countries do not need a visa. Citizens of USA, Australia, Canada and New Zealand do not require visas for visits up to 90 days. All others including South Africans and those planning to stay more than three months, must obtain a visa from the Spanish consulate in their home country.
Getting There
Super cheap flights and packages from most big european airports. Check flight compare sites to find the best deals but factor in surfboard charges into the costs which can be hefty.
Getting Around
Car hire prices have gone a bit crazy recently so staying with a surf camp can be a cost affective solution or travelling with a few mates means shared costs. You can’t ferry rental cars around islands. It takes about 30 minutes to drive from the airport to the Maspalomas area and 20 minutes to Las Palmas.